Dtran6's ogata showa growout

[dtran6]

Koi Info
Koi 1 size when recieved: 9"

Koi 1 size between 10/1/08 and 11/1/08:

Koi 1 size between 6/1/09 and 7/1/09:

Pond temp when received: 80F
Pond temp at 6 month photo:
Pond temp at final photo:

Pond Info
Gallons: 5000 gallons
Stocking rate: 15 koi
Filtration: bubblebead 2000/biotec 18/stock tanks
Turnover rate: 1 every 1.5 hr
Dimensions: 17x10'
Water changes per week:7
Amount of water changed %:3-4%

Food Info
Brand and Type fed: BW creek Gold/Hai Feng Quick Grow

Owner Info
Years in hobby:2.5 yrs
Years buying show koi: less than 1 yr
State: Texas

Fun Stuff
Koi 1 sex guess when received: Female
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[4TEXAS]

Hi Dtran6, just saw your koi looks great. Since I live in Texas curious do you live in Houston too? Not much koi hobbiest in the area and wanted to find out if you live in the area to share info?

[azngopher]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4TEXAS Hi Dtran6, just saw your koi looks great. Since I live in Texas curious do you live in Houston too? Not much koi hobbiest in the area and wanted to find out if you live in the area to share info?

that is a nice looking showa. let's see where and how the sumi comes up in your pond.

4Texas, you should look into joining the ZNA club in houston. several members are on this board.

check ou thte website:
Home Page

[dtran6]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4TEXAS Hi Dtran6, just saw your koi looks great. Since I live in Texas curious do you live in Houston too? Not much koi hobbiest in the area and wanted to find out if you live in the area to share info?

Tom right? I think my showas were on the same flight as yours. When I went to pick up my showas...the SW people kept asking me if I wanted Tom Tran's box I'm in the Port Arthur area, about 1.5 hrs from houston.

[dtran6]

Quote: Originally Posted by azngopher that is a nice looking showa. let's see where and how the sumi comes up in your pond. 4Texas, you should look into joining the ZNA club in houston. several members are on this board. check ou thte website: Home Page

I think I'm gonna join this upcoming yr

[azngopher]

Quote: Originally Posted by dtran6 I think I'm gonna join this upcoming yr

membership comes with the monthly ZNA magazine. great pics of koi show winners around the world and contacts with some really nice koi people.

and if you like gosanke, the club has its perks....

[Flounder]

Quote: Originally Posted by dtran6 I think I'm gonna join this upcoming yr

David, you sure? Next meeting in September, at my place. Come and see the hole in the ground that I have with a few fish.

I like that Showa you choose.




Duc, you coming down?

[azngopher]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flounder David, you sure? Next meeting in September, at my place. Come and see the hole in the ground that I have with a few fish. I like that Showa you choose. Duc, you coming down?

david, i'd recommend attending the meeting (bring some food and no one will notice that you are not a member yet).

if i come down, i'm bringing my koi catching equipment with me and i'm gonna leave with a certain kohaku....

[dtran6]

Ryan,

You're tempting me...when in Sept?

[dtran6]

Quote: Originally Posted by azngopher david, i'd recommend attending the meeting (bring some food and no one will notice that you are not a member yet). if i come down, i'm bringing my koi catching equipment with me and i'm gonna leave with a certain kohaku....

Kohaku? I thought all you collect was showas?